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GV51 FRJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 73,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole to subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge/perished and cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2019 67,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge/perished and cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

fuel filter is damp

rear number plate is cracked

rear silencer metal hanger has snapped off

Pass 4 Nov 2014 568,230 miles

rear reg plate damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 56,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,925 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 46,635 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,816 miles

crack in rear number plate.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 36,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres badly perished.

crack in rear number plate.

near side front anti rollbar link gater split.

near side front wheel trim missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,402 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2006 25,251 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 20,288 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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GV51 FRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV51 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV51 FRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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